Archives for: January 2007
01/31/07
Magis is an Italian company that has been around since the 1970's. I just discovered them. They reinterpret mundane plastic house items and turn them into modern works of art.
Here are some of my favorites
Magis Dog House by Michael Young, $425… more »
01/30/07
lot1433 is a multi-dimensional company/website encompassing design, art, and environment. Based in Orlando FL and run by Andrew White. His design experience includes film and television sets and props, residential and commercial environments, custom fur… more »
01/29/07
01/28/07
01/27/07
01/26/07
Check out these beautiful Eichlers for sale in Fairhaven and Fairmeadows developments, Orange, CA.
816 S Woodland St. by Jones and Emmons $925K
801 E Ferndale Ave. $715K
more Eichler after the jump
1843 N Woodside St. in escrow
Y… more »
01/25/07
Ford and Airstream have combined to create an ultra-modern, futuristic concept vehicle. Part car, part trailer and shiny, shiny!
For more info visit Inhabitat or Airstream. more »
Its like 2010 meets German outdoor furniture. The Dedon Obelisk chair collection is a work of ART!
WOWWWWW! more »
01/24/07
The Hukilau 2007 is officially announced! June 14-17, 2007. Join the festivities in beautiful Ft. Lauderdale FL. Fun for fans of tiki, exotica, Polynesia. Its a must go! Fabulous show at the Mai Kai, Robert Drasnin will perform his latest release, Voodo… more »
I found the perfect aquarium for you Tiki Fans! Made by Aquarium With Sense, The Aloha Tiki aquarium will make your fish think they are swimming off the tropical shores of Hawaii.
Dimensions: 13½" length, 13½" width, 24½" height. Can be used with sa… more »
01/23/07
01/22/07
I discovered these amazing linen and silk pillows by Thomas Paul. They have a classic retro look to them. 50s modern, 60s pop art, 70s glam, even Asian and Art Deco inspired designs.
Latest designs can be found at Velocity Art and Design. $96 linen,… more »
01/21/07
Got a cold? These may not cure you but they sure will cheer you up.
GIANTmicrobes!
Plush animals that look like tiny microbes but are a million times actual size! Toys inlclude: The Common Cold, The Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache, Cough, Ear Ache… more »
It is cold outside and the kiddies can't go out and play, why not let them blast off to Mars with this cute Moon Rocket Playhouse. Made from eco-friendly recycled cardboard your kids can decorate. It has a white body with a door, round windows, and a re… more »
01/19/07
THE NEUTRA OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE!
2379 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039
A City of LA Landmark - on the National Register of Historic Places.
The only surviving example of Neutra commercial design that is still intact!
Own/protec… more »
I am looking forward to the new series Top Design on Bravo. The show will be hosted by one of my favorite designers, Todd Oldham. The panel of judges include interior designers Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler, and editor in chief of Elle Decor Margar… more »
01/18/07
I few months ago, I posted about the Orlando landmark Kanes-Modernage building to be demolished. Well I found out what happened to those gorgeous mod sputnik lamps that hung in the building. I so badly wanted those sputnik lamps, but someone beat me to… more »
Check out our example library for a vintage article, photos and floor plan for the Grace Miller house by Richard J. Neutra. more »
In most cases, I am a proponent for the preservation of historic architecture. I love to see old buildings restored to their original beauty. In this case, I don't think I will be too sad to see the Hotel Pennsylvania go. The New York City Hotel Pennsyl… more »
01/17/07
Eleanor, you have a new fan! I recently discovered this wonderful artist named Eleanor Grosch. Her whimsical animal designs immediately caught my attention! The Philadelphia artist's designs have a cute, yet retro/modern feel. Her art is reminiscent of… more »
01/16/07
Angela Adams creates quality hand-tufted rugs made with 100% New Zealand wool. Her beautiful modern rugs come in many designs and patterns. Featuring op art, geometrics, bold patterns and designs inspired by nature.
They are made in India by an… more »
01/15/07
Sprout Home is a wonderful source for fun and eco-friendly items for your home, office and garden. They carry a great selection of cute items for the kiddies too!
Sprout offers unique plants, design and installation services for your garden. Sprout… more »
01/14/07
Yesterday, we went to Walt Disney World. We went to Adventureland to check out the new and improved Pirates of the Caribbean, with Johnny Depp action!
To my surprise, the Enchanted Tiki Room is open again. I should have been warned by the sign "Under… more »
01/13/07
01/12/07
A few months ago, I posted on my blog about these amazing HUGE Kinetic Sculptures by Ralfonso. I got on his mailing list, we emailed each other back and forth. He agreed to do a little interview with me.
Kinetic sculpture is art that has moving… more »
01/11/07
When I was in NYC, I stopped by this cute little shop, Alphabets in the East Village. For a small store, they have a ton of cool stuff. Modern lamps and ceramics for the home, fun kids toys, nifty clothing, cool books and more.
Me and my Paul Frank… more »
A clock with a modern take on the the classic toy that uses moving pins to make an impression of one's hand or face.
Pin clock is made up of 3,000 pins arranged side by side. As time passes, a mechanism lifts and retracts selected pins to display hou… more »
01/10/07
I am actually one of the very few that loves junk mail. Well, let me re-phrase that. I love catalogs, especially design catalogs. Not those "Here's a new credit card you don't need" or "Refinance your house"...
I got this nifty modern furniture catal… more »
01/09/07
Calling all hipsters! Mondo Lounge presents Atomic Frolic January 26-28, 2007 in Las Vegas baby!
The Ultimate Retro Party and Conference. Featuring American lifestyle and culture from the late 1950's to early 1960's. A Rat Pack era retreat for… more »
Iman Woods be exhibiting her Pin Up Girl artwork in an ASMP group show at the Bank of America Tower in downtown Orlando FL from January to March 07, 2007.
Come see the opening on Jan 18th, 2007 from 6-9pm. Or check it out when you have time and enjoy… more »
01/08/07
Saturday we were Brooklyn Bound. My husband had a hankering to see a Giant Baby! We hopped on the 2 train and whisked on over to the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
They have a current exhibition of ultra-realistic, giant sculptures of people by artist Ron… more »
I found this amazing website called GreatGridLock.net, a study of New York City's skyscraper architecture from the late 19th century to present day. The website includes history, information, clickable location maps, and tons of photographs of the build… more »
After having my mind blown by Bigfoot at Socrates Sculpture Park, I made my way to the Noguchi Museum for some more serious art. I found the building.
More photos after the jump.
It is a huge concrete warehouse with wood floors and a ser… more »
My husband and I took another trip to NYC this week. I decided to be adventurous and I went to Queens to find the Isamu Noguchi Museum.
I got on the W subway at Penn Station. It goes way across midtown, then books it through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel… more »
01/03/07
This has got to be the most bizarre and fascinating thing I have seen in a long time!
This is no ordinary ant farm, the AntWorks Illuminated ant farm houses ants in a space-age gel created by NASA to show how ants can tunnel in a zero-gravity en… more »
Wow! These guys give retro decor a whole new meaning! GeoDecor offers extraordinary fossils, minerals and meteorites for interior designers, collectors, and research. They also offer two complete lines of fossil stone for use as flooring, wall covering… more »
01/01/07
Want to ring in the new year with FREE mod furniture from Design Within Reach?
Check out their new Champagne Chair Contest. You can win a $1,500 DWR merchandise certificate.
Use the cork, foil, cage and label from no more than two Champagne bottles… more »
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